FRAM-Enhanced MCU Family with Industry Standard, 8051-Based Drop-In
June 20, 2007 5:46 am | Product Releases | CommentsRamtron International Corporation launched the VRS51L3174, an 8051-based microcontroller with 8 KB of nonvolatile FRAM memory that drops into industry standard 44-pin QFP sockets for easy device migration. The device’s features include an advanced 40-MIPS, single-cycle 8051-core, 64KB Flash with in-system/in-application programming, 4KB SRAM, digital signal processing (DSP) extensions and a robust digital peripheral set. Operating at 3.3V over the entire industrial temperature range, it targets a
LISTED UNDER: ICsLocation Detection System-on-Chip for ZigBee Wireless Sensor Networking
June 14, 2007 5:41 am | Product Releases | CommentsTexas Instruments Incorporated introduced what is said to be the industry’s first System-on-Chip (SoC) with a hardware location engine targeting low-power ZigBee/IEEE 802.15.4 wireless sensor networking applications. The CC2431, from the company’s Chipcon product line, targets applications such as asset and equipment tracking, inventory control, patient monitoring, remote controls, security and
LISTED UNDER: ICsHall Effect Non-contact Magnetic Switch with Microwatt Power Consumption
June 13, 2007 5:49 am | Product Releases | CommentsMelexis announces the MLX90248ELD, a new member in MLX90248 Omnipolar, Micropower Hall effect switch family. The switch is in a low profile Ultra-Thin QFN package that enhances the benefits of pole-independent, micropower performance by providing for more compact system design. The device also exhibits very high magnetic sensitivity with accurate and reliable performance over the operating range due to advanced dynamic offset cancellation technique incorporated on-chip
LISTED UNDER: ICsFamily of Digital Signal Controllers in 18-pin, 6 mm x 6 mm Packages
June 13, 2007 4:54 am | Microchip Technology Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsMicrochip Technology Inc. announced the dsPIC33FJ12GP family of Digital Signal Controllers (DSCs), which are uniquely suited for a new class of “Smart Sensor” applications. The 40 MIPS dsPIC33FJ12GP family enables a new class of sensor processing, dubbed Smart Sensors, which can enhance sensor performance and extend product life.
LISTED UNDER: ICsSubwoofer Signal Processing Chipset with PC GUI Interface
June 6, 2007 12:44 pm | Product Releases | CommentsAnadigm's SonicMaster2 offers an advanced bass frequency signal processing module that can be easily and quickly adjusted via a PC Graphical Interface. This allows rapid control of parametric settings for subwoofers, active loudspeakers and low frequency effects (LFE). This audio dpASP (dynamically programmable analog signal processor)
LISTED UNDER: ICsMotion Control ICs with Seven-Segment S-Curve Profile Generation
June 6, 2007 12:24 pm | Product Releases | CommentsPerformance Motion Devices’ Magellan Family of Motion Control ICs offer seven-segment s-curve profile generation. Available in one-, two-, three- and four-axis versions, these programmable chips provide users additional control required to eliminate oscillation and reduce vibration for
LISTED UNDER: ICsMCUs for Single- and Multi-phase Metering
June 6, 2007 12:12 pm | Product Releases | CommentsTexas Instruments announced sampling of its 16 MHz MSP430F47x4 ultra-low power microcontrollers (MCU) for one- and multi-phase metering. By integrating up to four individual 16-bit sigma delta analog to digital converters (ADCs), a 32 x 32-bit hardware multiplier, a 160-segment LCD driver with
LISTED UNDER: ICsMicrocontroller Series Doubles Its Flash and RAM
June 6, 2007 11:11 am | Microchip Technology Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsMicrochip Technology announced six 8-bit PIC microcontrollers with integrated liquid crystal display (LCD) modules. The PIC18F85J90 Series doubles the amount of Flash and RAM memory over existing 64- and 80-pin family members for human-interface applications requiring embedded control, including thermostats, utility meters and medical instrumentation. This increased amount of memory enables
LISTED UNDER: ICsX-band GaN HEMT for RADAR and Medical Applications
June 6, 2007 6:03 am | Product Releases | CommentsToshiba America Electronic Components, Inc. (TAEC) and its parent company, Toshiba Corp., announced the companies’ first commercially available gallium nitride (GaN) semiconductor high electron mobility transistor (HEMT). The GaN HEMT is an X-band device targeted for radar and medical applications. The TGI8596-50 is an internally matched GaN HEMT power amplifier that operates in the 8.5 GHz to 9.6 GHz
LISTED UNDER: ICsQuad Synchronous Step-Down DC/DC Converter Provides Independent 300 mA, 2 x 200 mA and 100 mA Outputs
June 5, 2007 12:23 pm | Product Releases | CommentsLinear Technology’s LTC3544 quad channel, high efficiency, 2.25 MHz, synchronous buck regulator provides up to 300 mA, dual 200 mA and 100 mA continuous outputs from a 3 mm x 3 mm QFN package. Using a constant frequency current mode architecture, the LTC3544 operates from an input voltage range of 2.25V to 5.5V, making it suitable for single-cell Li-Ion/polymer, or multicell alkaline/NiCad/NiMH applications. It can
LISTED UNDER: ICsSixty-Volt, Current Mode Synchronous Step-Down Controller
June 5, 2007 11:33 am | Product Releases | CommentsLinear Technology’s LTC3812-5 high input voltage synchronous step-down switching regulator controller directly steps down voltages from 60V to output voltages ranging from 0.8V to 93 percent of VIN. Using a single inductor, the device employs a constant on-time valley current mode control architecture to provide very low duty cycles
LISTED UNDER: ICsLink for Analog Devices’ VisualDSP++
June 5, 2007 10:59 am | Analog Devices, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThe MathWorks, Inc. and Analog Devices introduced Link for Analog Devices VisualDSP++, which integrates MATLAB and Simulink with
LISTED UNDER: ICsDigital Media Software Standard for Multimedia Applications
June 5, 2007 10:24 am | Product Releases | CommentsTexas Instruments introduced the eXpressDSP Digital Media Software Standard (xDM), a low-level application programming interface (API) for DSP-based
LISTED UNDER: ICsDSC Chips Gain Floating-Point Efficiency
June 5, 2007 6:57 am | Product Releases | CommentsProductive Product: Texas Instruments announced a line of floating point digital signal controllers. The TMS320F2833x devices provide 300 million FLOPS at 150 MHz at costs typically associated with fixed point processors, which means developers can accomplish more tasks using fewer chips, and thereby consume less energy. Software development is also simplified. Technology from solar power inverters to automotive radar
LISTED UNDER: ICs8-bit MCUs with Integrated, Certified USB 2.0 Full-Speed, 12 Mbps Transceiver
May 31, 2007 6:11 am | Microchip Technology Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsMicrochip Technology announced an eight member PIC18F87J50 8 bit microcontroller (MCU) family with an integrated and certified USB 2.0 Full Speed, 12 Mbps transceiver. This USB MCU family also provides 12 MIPS performance with ample IO and a selection of analog and
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